Art Quote by William Penn

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“Content not thyself that thou art virtuous in the general; for one link being wanting, the chain is defective.”

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Once you've accumulated sufficient knowledge to get by, you're too old to remember it.

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If thou wouldn't conquer thy weakness thou must not gratify it.

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“Let us then try what love can do to mend a broken world.”

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'Tis no sin to be tempted, but to be overcome.

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Perfect love casteth out fear.

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We are apt to be very pert at censuring others, where we will not endure advice.

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